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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.73, 10,296.86 and 2,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.73, 10,296.86 and 2,184.92 is: 3,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.73 : 10,296.86 = 2,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.73/10,296.86 = 2,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.73x = 10,296.86 × 2,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.73x = 22,497,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497,752.94/6,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.77

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